Dominic Robertson

1 week ago | shropshirestar.com | Dominic Robertson

A wildlife group wants to create a new gateway at a county nature reserve as part of a restoration plan. Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Shropshire Wildlife Trust has applied to Shropshire Council for planning permission for the work at Hope Valley Local Nature Reserve near Minsterley. The application requests consent for the widening of existing vehicular access, enlargement of a parking and turning area, and the formation of a forestry track.

1 week ago | shropshirestar.com | Dominic Robertson

Shrewsbury Colleges Group is celebrating after being awarded an outstanding grade by Ofsted. Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565The college was rated as outstanding for its 'overall effectiveness', as well as outstanding in seven other areas, and good in one. Principal and CEO James Staniforth said he was thrilled at the outcome, which he said was a reflection of the efforts from staff at the college.

1 week ago | shropshirestar.com | Dominic Robertson

The theatre's latest show is described as a 'feel-good comedy' from Amanda Whittington that is bursting with northern charm, heart, and hilarity. Running from April 24 to 26, with showings at 7.30pm, the uplifting story follows four factory workers from Hull as they swap hairnets for heels and head off for a madcap day at the races. They might be dreaming of big wins and a brush with celebrity, but what they really find is far more valuable – each other.

1 week ago | shropshirestar.com | Dominic Robertson

Sehajpal Singh, 26, and Mehakdeep Singh, 24 - both previously from Shaw Road in Tipton, were jailed for life on Friday - with a minimum term of 28 years. The pair were found guilty of being involved in a murderous ambush on 23-year-old DPD worker, Aurman Singh, while he was delivering parcels in a quiet Shrewsbury residential street. They were the fifth and sixth people to be convicted of Aurman's murder - along with another man jailed for manslaughter. The attack took place on August 21, 2023.

1 week ago | shropshirestar.com | Dominic Robertson

The proposal, the second part of plans for the overhaul of the Riverside area of the county town, is due to be considered by Shropshire Council's Northern Planning Committee on April 22. The application outlines huge plans for the second phase of the site - after proposals for a new park and amphitheatre were previously approved. The latest proposal will see the construction of a podium which will be home to three plots for buildings.